1,467 runners took to the course in eight races to decide the team and individual championship for each of the four divisions
Lady Cardinals and their star runner Ali Upshaw both defend titles
Cross Country
Highland's Leo Daschbach, Thunder's Lauren Ping individual champs
Highland boys, Desert Vista girls top contenders for titles
Sand Devils going for six straight state titles after edging Prescott by six points in the sectional meet
Girl's Cross Country Division IV, Section III: St. Michael, Ali Upshaw ready to compete
Girl's Cross Country Division IV, Section III: Valley Sanders' Nizhoni James constantly improves
Corona del Sol's cross-country teams qualified for the state meet, which is set for Friday.
Over 50 athletes from Southern Arizona will sign during the early period
The Flagstaff boys won their fourth championship in a row last year and the Flagstaff girls earned their fourth in a row, seven of the last eight and 14th overall since 1980
Corona del Sol senior Zachary Johnson has learned how to be a leader of the cross-country team despite his quiet demeanor.
Due to the socioeconomic background of many athletes, the program has been providing runners with shoes for years
Highland and Desert Vista were the two dominant schools racing in the Division I Section III Girls' Cross Country regional. Between the two teams, they finished the top ten racers to win first and second in team standings.
Cross Country Sectionals: St. Michael, Northland Prep, Prescott, Page garner titles
Cross Country: Bia, Slivers, Ganado, Monument Valley garner championship
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